DistrictBATCH: Park View neighbor shares her experience running a woman-owned small business

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DistrictBATCH: Park View neighbor shares her experience running a woman-owned small business

In 2019, I first heard of District BATCH and owner Marisa Martino through mutual friends who touted their natural deodorant as the best purchase that they had made that year. I checked it out later, and immediately became hooked on her deodorant and handmade soaps. I’ve given her stuff as gifts and recently brought her deodorant and soaps to a favorite things party.

Through my own curiosity and desire to promote local and sustainable businesses, I decided to reach out to Marisa, an eight-year resident of Park View, and find out more about her business.

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La Coop Coffee Shop in struggle with landlord who tried to force them out of their property

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La Coop Coffee Shop in struggle with landlord who tried to force them out of their property

An ongoing feud between a new small business and their landlord spilled out onto the sidewalk as the landlord tried to board up the building in the evening of November 3rd. There has been a strong outpouring of support for La Coop Coffee Shop by the community, and questions remain about what will happen next.

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List of local restaurants offering pick-up and delivery options during Covid

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List of local restaurants offering pick-up and delivery options during Covid

It’s a hard time to work for or run a business. Any business. With social distancing now the de facto law of the land, local area business are scrambling to figure out ways to make money so they can pay employees. Most are closing, offering gift certificates to help them stay afloat. Here’s a list of some local businesses and restaurants and how you can help.

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